Drivers and Environmental Impacts of Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities Request for Applications (RFA)
- Currently Closed
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Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Local Government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- Non-profit
- State Government
Program Purpose:
- Environmental Clean-up
- Health and Safety
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Overview
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing community-engaged research that will address the drivers and environmental impacts of energy transitions in underserved communities. For purposes of this competition and the evaluation of applications, “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life, including people of color, low income, rural, tribal, indigenous, and other populations that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental harms and risks.
Related Resources
Fact sheet to help communities that may be affected by the closure of coal-fired power plants understand the plant decommissioning, remediation and redevelopment process.
Report that examines the role of communities in the coal power plant decommissioning process and provides community-identified best practices to ensure an equitable process.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's environmental justice mapping and screening tool that provides demographic, socioeconomic and environmental information for a geographic area.
Tool to help local officials identify communities that may need support before, during, or after disasters.
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Ongoing Appropriation
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Applicant Guidance
For more information, visit: https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/drivers-and-environmental-impacts-energy-transitions-underserved-communities.
Contact Information
Technical Contact: Serena Chung
202-564-6069; [email protected]
Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson
202-564-7823; [email protected]